Exchanges
Japan's Finance Watchdog to Inspect 15 Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges
The Japanese government said today that inspections will take place at 15 unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges in light of a recent major hack.
As Bitcoin Soars, So Do Coinbase Customer Complaints
In recent weeks, Coinbase users have voiced a litany of complaints about the U.S. mega-exchange: missing wires, unreleased bitcoin, disabled accounts.
Coinbase Users Cry Foul Over Unexpected Bank Charges
A number of Coinbase users report unauthorized charges to their bank accounts, in some cases draining funds and leaving them with overdraft fees.
US Treasury Official Calls for Global Crypto Regulation
The Treasury undersecretary has called for other nations to regulate cryptocurrencies to help protect the financial system and national security.
Coincheck Exchange Sees $373 Million Withdrawn in One Day
Since Coincheck partially resumed business activities following its recent hack, investors have flocked to withdraw millions from the exchange.
Korean Government Remains Firm on Crypto KYC Mandate
South Korea has doubled down on its commitment to eliminating the use of cryptocurrency in illicit activities, but played down more serious proposals.
Coinbase Cuts Off New Credit Cards for US Customers
Cryptocurrency startup Coinbase said Tuesday that its U.S.-based users won't be able to add new credit cards as a payment option.
Canadian Securities Exchange Taps Blockchain for New Clearinghouse
The Canadian Securities exchange will launch a blockchain-based clearing and settlement platform for security token offerings.
South Korea Mulls BitLicense-Style Rules for Crypto Exchanges
South Korea is considering adopting a system similar to New York's "BitLicense" for the regulation of cryptocurrency exchanges, a report states.
Why It's Time Regulators Put Crypto on Notice
In the rapidly-evolving world of cryptocurrency, the SEC and CFTC are belatedly ramping up their efforts in fulfillment of their appointed duties.
